Porsche Macan 95B
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
381–441 PS
2.9L V6 Turbo Benzin
Cayenne Turbo 9YA — the most modern Turbo
Legendary!354–360 PS
3.0L V6 Turbo Benzin
9 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Porsche Macan 95B is available with 6 engine variants — from 245 to 441 hp. 4 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Porsche S Diesel (Diesel, 258 PS) has the CTBA (3.0L V6 TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche 2.0L Turbo (Benziner, 245–265 PS) comes with 3 different engines: CYPA (2014–2018, Be Careful) und DKN (2018–2021, Be Careful) und DMT (2021–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L Turbo!
The Porsche GTS (Benziner, 360–441 PS) comes with 3 different engines: DCNA (2015–2018, Be Careful) und DGRC (2019–2021, Be Careful) und DGR (2021–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the GTS!
The Porsche S (Benziner, 340–381 PS) comes with 3 different engines: CTMA (2014–2018, Be Careful) und DLZB (2018–2021, Stay Away!) und DGR (2021–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the S!
The Porsche Turbo (Benziner, 400–441 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CTLA (2014–2018, Be Careful) und DGR (2019–2021, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the Turbo!
The Porsche Turbo Performance (Benziner, 441 PS) has the CTLA (3.6L V6 Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case faulty Transfer case (PTM) fails due to water ingress into the gear oil. Revised several times, but still documented on 2014-2021 models. Symptoms: Stuttering on pull-away, vibrations at 60-110 km/h, drivetrain warning light from 60,000 km | High | |
| PDK shudders on pull-away PDK dual-clutch gearbox shudders on pull-away and manoeuvring. Gearbox oil change and software update can help; clutch replacement sometimes needed. Symptoms: Shudder on slow pull-away, vibrations in creep mode, rough gearchanges from 50,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 88 weaknesses have been documented for the Porsche Macan 95B (2014–2024) — 80 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. One problem engine: DLZB (3.0L V6 Turbo). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Suspension, Brakes, Rust.
Macan (CTBA, 2014–2018) — Be Careful: Turbo failure at high mileage, Timing chain stretch V6 TDI, Diesel particulate filter clogged. Power: 258 PS.
Macan (CYPA, 2014–2018) — Be Careful: Thermostat housing and water pump leaking, High-pressure fuel pump failure, Timing cover leak. Power: 245–252 PS.
Macan (CTMA, 2014–2018) — Be Careful: Alusil cylinder bore wear, Coolant hose under intake manifold splits, Timing chain guide rail wear. Power: 340 PS.
Macan (CTLA, 2014–2018) — Be Careful: Alusil cylinder bore wear, Hybrid HV battery capacity loss, Coolant hose under intake manifold splits. Power: 400 PS.
Macan (DCNA, 2015–2018) — Be Careful: Cylinder bore scoring, Coolant hose under intake plenum bursts, Timing chain guide wear. Power: 360 PS.
Macan (CTLA, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Alusil cylinder bore wear, Hybrid HV battery capacity loss, Coolant hose under intake manifold splits. Power: 441 PS.
Macan (DKN, 2018–2021) — Be Careful: Timing cover oil leak from aluminium bolts, Timing chain rattle from 150,000 km, Thermostat housing coolant loss EA888 Gen4. Power: 245–252 PS.
Macan (DLZB, 2018–2021) — Stay Away!: Transfer case (PTM) failure from water ingress, Cylinder bore scoring, Timing cover oil leak. Power: 354–360 PS.
Macan (DGRC, 2019–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain premature wear, EA839 piston crack and cylinder bore scoring, Coolant line under the intake plenum. Power: 381 PS.
Macan (DGR, 2019–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain premature wear, EA839 piston crack and cylinder bore scoring, Coolant line under the intake plenum. Power: 441 PS.
Macan (DGR, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Timing chain premature wear, EA839 piston crack and cylinder bore scoring, Coolant line under the intake plenum. Power: 381 PS.
Macan (DMT, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Cylinder bore scoring (Alusil block), PCV breather diaphragm tears, Thermostat housing coolant loss. Power: 265 PS.
What to watch out for with the Porsche Macan? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee